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For some very unusual and much sought after species, this day tour can produce excellent chances for such species as Great Bustard and in the summer, Roller. It is a route that has been researched to give rewards to the birder at any time of year. We need to allow 1 hour for reaching the site from our base in the Ronda area, so an earlier start is recommended (see tour details below). Specialist birds for a route that, broadly speaking, covers a triangle between Osuna, Marchena and La Lantejuela, are Great and Little Bustard, Lesser Kestrel, Montagu’s Harrier, Roller and Black-winged Kite.

Typical of steppe habitat, good and distant viewing is a feature of the day tour, with the added bonus of several lagoons being on our route. In the spring and summer some species, such as Collared Pratincole, take advantage of the areas surrounding wetlands. Marsh Harrier is ever present and Red Kite winter in good numbers with Hen Harrier often seen quartering open expanses during the colder winter months. Whiskered and Black Tern join Greater Flamingo to take advantage of lagoons, when there have been sufficient winter rains, to breed and White-headed Duck can also join the masses at any time throughout the year.

Peter has an extensive knowledge of this prime birding area and can take the visitor to many special sites including very large colonies of Lesser Kestrel, concentrations of Roller and display areas for Great Bustard. It is a total contrast to the mountains of Ronda and will add many species to your vacation bird list.

Price details Day – Tour: Osuna, Marchena and La Lantejuela

Tour dates:Every day, 7 days a week, all year round subject to availabilty

Tour times:From 09.00 am to 16.00 pm. Longer hours by arrangement.

Price 2015/16:Standard Day Tour: 185 Euro minimum charge for up to 3 persons, 45 Euro per each extra person (maximum 4 persons)Private tours: Exclusive private tours minimum price of 195 Euro per day by arrangement (price based on up to 3 persons).Important note: In addition to the above a fuel surcharge applies to this route of 30 Euro total

Includes:Free collection from your accommodation in the Ronda area (15km radius), transport, use of telescope

Excluded:Costs for lunch and drinks. Meal time stop over at a "local" Restaurant.

Private and exclusive tours by special arrangement only (see prices above)

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